#beta release

[theleondude]

I don't have anything else but *waves hand* a beta will do fine: https://theleondude.itch.io/task-force-mad-redacted

May the 4th be with you. ;)

[allthose3amthoughts]

Ladies, gentlemen, friends, foes, earthlings and other interested parties...

Desktop Buddy! Peter is officially out on Itch.io

I'm finally confident that the Beta version of of the Your Boyfriend Desktop Buddy is good enough to share. The link is here, and details are under the cut! It's a free game, but your comments and feedback mean everything to me, so please drop em, even if they're short. Thank you so much for your support everyone - I'm so proud of my first game, and so excited to share it <3

Your Boyfriend - Desktop Buddy! by 3amThoughts

Let Peter hang on your desktop—shower him with love or break his heart. After all, he deserves it, doesn't he?

Features:

Idle Dialogue: Peter will say random things while idling on your desktop, with his dialogue evolving based on how you interact with him. If you'd prefer peace and quiet, you can also mute him.

Interactions: You can kiss Peter by moving your mouse over his head (without clicking) or hit him by double-clicking his face. His reactions will change based on how often you do each action.

Standard Functions: Peter can:

Set images as your wallpaper

Empty your recycle bin

Display your computer’s stats

Check for new emails (if you've configured your POP settings in SSP)

Relationship System: Peter tracks how you treat him, adjusting his dialogue and reactions accordingly. You can check your status with him or reset his memory to start fresh if you want.

Dialogue Depth: While Peter may not talk much at random, his menus contain a lot of dialogue. You can ask him questions on various topics, and his responses will vary based on your interactions. Even familiar questions might lead to unexpected answers.

Gifts: You can give Peter gifts, and what he accepts may change depending on your relationship status.

This is a beta version of the desktop buddy, with more content and updates to come. But please do leave a comment or reach out if you encounter any bugs, weird-looking sprites, or just anything that seems off. This is my first game, and there'll be kinks to work out!

[blackesteidolon]

@arachnixe going through my birdapp archives, we had some gems

[theblasianwitch]

Beta Reader Sign-Up

I'm working independently on reworking my first published book due to some scams that happened with it's publication. (If asked I will go into more detail).

I am writing, editing, formatting, illustrating, and publishing all on my own as I have the time and resources to learn the tools of the trade. However, I am still human and prone to error.

If you would like to be of help with this, please feel free to sign up to be a Beta Reader. This is not an ARC Reader that gets the full finished story prior to publication, but the beta phase where you have a say in pointing out to me any errors I may have missed before setting it up for publication.

If you enjoy mythology, fantasy, queer characters, characters of color, and meta commentary on religion and politics, please sign up!

Beta Reader Sign Up - Kings of Mythology (new edit version) by Bailing Lue

Thank you for your interest in becoming a beta reader! Beta readers help by reading early drafts and providing honest feedback to strengthen

[no-more-fairytales]

Rafflesia BETA Release 🍦

Disclaimer: The web page is subject to spontaneous edits.

[infinitybetareader2]

The Parts of Writing No One Warns You About

As a beta reader, I see this all the time. Not bad writers. Not lazy writers. Just writers stuck in the quiet parts of the process.

Every story begins with something alive. A voice in your head. A scene that won’t let you sleep. It feels clear. Strong. Certain.

Then you try to put it into words.

The idea feels bigger than the draft

In your mind, the story hits hard. On the page, it feels thin. You read it back and think, Why doesn’t this sound the way it did in my head? That gap can make you question everything.

The middle turns into a fog

The opening flows. You’re excited. Then somewhere in the middle, things slow down. The plot tangles. Motivation blurs. You start wondering if the whole thing makes sense anymore.

The quiet fear in the background

Is this too predictable? Is this even interesting? Will anyone care?

You keep writing, but those thoughts sit beside you the entire time.

Being too close to see clearly

When you’ve lived inside a manuscript for months, it’s hard to step back. You know every intention behind a scene. Readers don’t. What feels obvious to you might not land the same way for them.

Chasing perfect instead of finished

You rewrite the same paragraph again and again. You cut chapters. You restart. You wait for a sentence to feel right before moving on. Meanwhile, the draft never gets done.

The emotional weight

Writing pulls from memory, fear, hope, and experience. It’s not just craft. It’s personal. And that kind of work is draining in ways people outside the process don’t see.

From where I stand, the real struggle isn’t lack of talent. It’s self-doubt. Distance from fresh perspective. Trying to carry the whole story alone.

If your manuscript feels heavy right now, that doesn’t mean you’re failing. It means you’re deep in the process, the part most people don’t talk about.

[pixiedust111]

If you have children in your house, let them play this game 'cause it's complexity level is basically 'ultra' easy 😐!

Healing incantation is: Flower gleam and glow...